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HomeMy WebLinkAboutcc min 2006/12/12 MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA December 12,2006 6:00 P.M. A Regular Meeting of the City Council of the City of Chula Vista was called to order at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, located in City Hall, 276 Fourth Avenue, Chula Vista, California. ROLL CALL: PRESENT: Councilmembers: Castaneda, McCann, Ramirez, Rindone and Mayor Cox ABSENT: Councilmembers: None ALSO PRESENT: Interim City Manager Thomson, City Attorney Moore, City Clerk Bigelow, and Senior Deputy City Clerk Peoples PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG AND MOMENT OF SILENCE SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY . INTRODUCTION BY ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR HIX, OF EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH, ANGELICA DAVIS, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST Acting Community Development Director Hix introduced employee of the month, Angelica Davis. Mayor Cox read the proclamation, and Deputy Mayor McCann presented it to Ms. Davis. . OATHS OF OFFICE John Acosta to the Veterans Advisory Commission Rita Buencamino-Andrews to the Board of Appeals and Advisors City Clerk Bigelow administered the oath to Mr. Acosta, and Deputy Mayor McCann presented him with a certificate of appointment. Ms. Buencamino-Andrews was not present at the meeting. . PRESENTATION OF THE 35TH ANNUAL BOTTERMAN AWARD TO MR. GARY SAUER BY THE CHULA VISTA HUMAN RELATIONS COMMISSION Mayor Cox explained that this item would be continued to the meeting of December 19,2006. . DID YOU KNOW... ABOUT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT'S BUSINESS ATTRACTION AND RECRUITMENT STRATEGY? Presented by Dennis Stone, Economic Development Manager. SPECIAL ORDERS OF THE DAY (continued) Economic Development Manager Stone introduced Principal Community Development Specialist Ruiz, who presented the Economic Development Department's business attraction and recruitment strategy. Interim City Manager Thomson acknowledged Assistant Director of Engineering Leah Browder for her exceptional performance as Acting Engineering Director during the Engineering Director recruitment period. He then introduced the new Engineering Director, Scott Tulloch. CONSENT CALENDAR (Items I through 14) Mayor Cox noted that Councilmembers Castaneda and Rindone would abstain on Item 7, as they have property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the property/study area; Councilmember Castaneda would abstain on Item 8 due to having property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the V. mile buffer zone around both Chula Vista Hills and Vista Square Elementary Schools; Councilmember Ramirez would abstain on Item 9, as he has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the V. mile buffer zone around both Lauderbach and Montgomery Elementary Schools, and she would abstain on Item 10, as she has property holdings within 500 feet of the boundaries of the V. mile buffer zone around Halecrest Elementary School. 1. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS A. Resignation from Cheryl Cox, member of the Charter Review Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with Maddy Act requirements. B. Letter of resignation from Norma Toothman, member of the Charter Review Commission. Staff recommendation: Council accept the resignation and direct the City Clerk to post the vacancy in accordance with the Maddy Act. 2. Ordinance No. 3054, ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING MUNICIPAL CODE SECTION 2.03.020 TO DESIGNATE THE APPOINTING AUTHORITY FOR COUNCIL ASSISTANTS, SENIOR COUNCIL ASSISTANTS AND OTHER POSITIONS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF MAYOR AND COUNCIL (SECOND READING) Adoption of the ordinance designates the appointing authority for Council Assistants, Senior Council Assistants and other positions in the department of Mayor and Council. This ordinance was introduced on December 5, 2006. (City Attorney/Mayor) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the ordinance. Page 2 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov December 12,2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 3. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-359, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA I) ACCEPTING $9,500,000 OF DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT SECTION 108 LOAN FUNDS AND APPROPRIATING SAID FUNDS TO MULTIPLE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS (STL303, STL304, STL305 AND STL306); AND 2) AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS, AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) In September 2006, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) approved a $9.5 million loan for use in the completion of a capital improvement project in the Castle Park area. Subsequent to the approval of a $9.5 million HUD Section 108 loan, the City must execute the necessary loan documents. Adoption of the resolution authorizes the City Manager to execute said documents, which will provide funding for the First Avenue (Palomar to Naples), Glenhaven Way, Oxford Street (Third to Alpine) and Castle Park street improvement projects. (Acting Community Development Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 4. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-360, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROPRIATING $376,700 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007 TO THE ENERGY CONSERVATION FUND FOR THE SAN DIEGO GAS AND ELECTRIC (SDG&E) ENERGY PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-361, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AMENDING THE 2006 APPROPRIATION TO PROVIDE ENERGY EFFICIENCY SERVICES FOR COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL FACILITIES THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2008 (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) On September 19, 2006, the Council accepted the grant and appropriated funding for the 2006 calendar year of the San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) partnership program to the 2007 Fiscal Year. Approval of this $376,700 appropriation enables the City to continue the partnership with SDG&E, residents and local businesses to reduce the amount of gas therms and electricity kilowatts consumed by the public. The total grant provides $2,193,225 over a three-year period ending December 31,2008. (Conservation and Environmental Services Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 5. ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA INCREASING THE SPEED LIMIT ON OLYMPIC PARKWAY BETWEEN THE INTERSTATE 805 NORTHBOUND RAMPS AND BRANDYWINE A VENUE FROM 35 MPH TO 45 MPH (FIRST READING) Page 3 - Council Minutes http://www. chulavistaca.gov December 12. 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) Adoption of the ordinance establishes the speed limit based on the results of a speed survey and pursuant to the authority under Municipal Code Section 10.48.020. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council place the ordinance on first reading. 6. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-362, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING THE FINAL MAP AND ASSOCIATED AGREEMENTS FOR CHULA VISTA TRACT NO. 01-11, OTAY RANCH VILLAGE 11, NEIGHBORHOOD R-18; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENTS; ACKNOWLEDGING THE IRREVOCABLE OFFER OF DEDICATION OF FEE INTEREST GRANTED ON SAID MAP; ACCEPTING ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA THE VARIOUS PUBLIC EASEMENTS AS GRANTED ON SAID MAP; AND VACATING CERTAIN UNNEEDED EASEMENTS Adoption of the resolution approves the final map and associated agreements for Neighborhood R-18, a subdivision ofOtay Ranch Village 11. Neighborhood R-18 will consist of a 112-unit residential condominium lot and one open space lot. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 7. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-363, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS STATEWIDE TRANSIT PLANNING STUDIES GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO CONDUCT A TRANSIT SHUTTLE FEASIBILITY STUDY; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED; AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS IN THE FORM OF IN-KIND SERVICES Grant funding would support a series of studies to determine how best to connect residential and commercial areas with local and regional transit services and future bus rapid transit services. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 8. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-364, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO ASSESS CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR CHULA VISTA HILLS AND VISTA SQUARE ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED, AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS Page 4 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov December 12, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) The City has undertaken an effort to create a master infrastructure management program to inventory, assess, and prioritize the City's missing infrastructure. Grant funding would support the City in working with the South Bay Partnership to enhance the community input phase of this effort and support critical planning activities, such as community- based walking audits centered around the City's 37 public elementary schools. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 9. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-365, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO ASSESS CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR LAUDERBACH AND MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED, AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS The City has undertaken an effort to create a master infrastructure management program to inventory, assess, and prioritize the City's missing infrastructure. Grant funding would support the City in working with the South Bay Partnership to enhance the community input phase of this effort and support critical planning activities, such as community- based walking audits centered around the City's 37 public elementary schools. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 10. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-366, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO ASSESS CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR HALECREST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED, AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS The City has undertaken an effort to create a master infrastructure management program to inventory, assess, and prioritize the City's missing infrastructure. Grant funding would support the City in working with the South Bay Partnership to enhance the community input phase of this effort and support critical planning activities, such as community- based walking audits centered around the City's 37 public elementary schools. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 5 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca. gOY December 12, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) 11. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-367, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO THE CALTRANS COMMUNITY-BASED TRANSPORTATION PLANNING GRANT PROGRAM FOR FUNDS TO ASSESS CITY INFRASTRUCTURE NEAR PUBLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF THE FUNDS IF GRANTED, AND CERTIFYING THE COMMITMENT OF MATCHING FUNDS The City has undertaken an effort to create a master infrastructure management program to inventory, assess, and prioritize the City's missing infrastructure. Grant funding would support the City in working with the South Bay Partnership to enhance the community input phase of this effort and support critical planning activities, such as community- based walking audits centered around the City's 37 public elementary schools. (Engineering Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 12. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-368, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $3,900 FROM THE SAN DIEGO COUNTY LAW ENFORCEMENT FOUNDATION AND APPROPRIATING $3,900 TO THE FISCAL YEAR 2007 POLICE DEPARTMENT SUPPLIES AND SERVICE BUDGET BASED UPON UNANTICIPATED REVENUES (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Police Department has been awarded a $3,900 grant from the San Diego County Law Enforcement Foundation. Adoption of this resolution accepts the grant and appropriates the funds to purchase a new Prolaser hand-held speed device. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. 13. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-369, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ACCEPTING $83,219 FROM THE OFFICE OF EMERGENCY SERVICES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS THEREFOR, WAIVING THE CONSULTANT SELECTION PROCESS AND APPROVING THE AGREEMENT WITH SOUTH BAY COMMUNITY SERVICES TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT (4/5THS VOTE REQUIRED) The Police Department and South Bay Community Services have been working in partnership for the past 10 years providing domestic violence services to the community. Adoption of the resolution accepts a grant from the Office of Emergency Services to fund the Domestic Violence Response Team program and approve the agreement to provide services for domestic violence cases. (Police Chief) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. Page 6 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov December J 2, 2006 CONSENT CALENDAR (continued) ]4. RESOLUTlON NO. 2006-370, RESOLUTlON OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE METROPOLITAN TRANS]T SYSTEM (MTS) AND THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA FOR THE REGIONAL TELEPHONE INFORMATlON SYSTEM (RTIS) Adoption of the resolution maintains Chula Vista Transit's (CVT) participation in the Regional Telephone Information System (RTlS) via agreement. The service provides riders and persons throughout the region with telephone and online schedule information both on CVT and on all fixed-route transit systems operating in the County. This agreement for Fiscal Year 2006/2007 continues CVT's participation at a cost of $54,713.80 and includes automatic annual renewals through Fiscal Year 20]0-20]] at a three percent annual cost increase. (Public Works Operations Director) Staff recommendation: Council adopt the resolution. ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered the Consent Calendar, headings read, texts waived. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0, except for Item 7, which carried 3-0-2 with Councilmembers Castaneda and Rindone abstaining; Item 8, which carried 4-0-1 with Councilmember Castaneda abstaining; Item 9, which carried 4-0-1 with Counclimember Ramirez abstaining, and Item 10, which carried 4-0-1 with Mayor Cox abstaining. On Item 3, Councilmember Castaneda asked staff to review parkway maintenance issues. On Items 9 and II, Councilmember Castaneda requested that the Council be provided potential grant applications for review and comment well before their due dates. On Item 13, Mayor Cox suggested that the Police Chief and the Director of South Bay Community Services provide additional information to Councilmember Ramirez regarding domestic violence programs, and Councilmember Castaneda asked that the number of no-bid contracts be reduced. ITEMS REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT CALENDAR There were none. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. PUBLIC HEARINGS ]5. CONSIDERAT]ON OF PUBLIC INPUT ON THE 2007/2008 FEDERAL GRANT FUNDING PRlORlTlES AND APPROVAL OF THE 2005/2006 YEAR END REPORTING FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROGRAM, THE HOME INVESTMENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, AND THE EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANT PROGRAM (ESG) Page 7 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca. gOY December 12, 2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) The purpose of the public hearing is to meet the City's requirement to hold a minimum of two public hearings to allow for adequate citizen participation in the allocation of federal grant funds. This item also provides a year-end report on the City's grant administration performance for the program year 2005/2006. (Acting Community Development Director). Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Acting Community Development Director Hix introduced Housing Manager Mills and Community Development Specialist Davis. Ms. Davis provided the staff report. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. Councilmember Rindone reiterated past values and standards, such as encouraging the partnering of public agencies when applying for funds and giving agencies that predominately serve Chula Vista residents first choice. He also asked that staff look at how the effects of potential reductions in federal funds will affect the agencies and ensure that the agencies are making efforts to obtain funding elsewhere, as well. ACTlON: Deputy Mayor McCann moved to accept the report. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 16. CONSIDERATlON OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE OWNER-OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION Adoption of the resolution allows for the collection of delinquent sewer service charges to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties and ultimately placed on the property tax bills for collection. (Finance Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Finance Director Kachadoorian presented the staff report and stated that there were ] 46 outstanding accounts, totaling $50,260. Page 8 - Council Minutes http://www.chulaYistaca.goy December 12,2006 PUBLIC HEARINGS (continued) There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann offered Resolution No. 2006-371, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTlON NO. 2006-371, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE OWNER OCCUPIED PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. 17. CONSIDERATION OF THE PROPOSED ASSESSMENT OF CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL FOR COLLECTION Adoption of the resolution allows for the collection of delinquent solid waste service charges to be assessed as recorded liens upon the affected properties and ultimately placed on the property tax bills for collection. (Finance Director) Notice of the hearing was given in accordance with legal requirements, and the hearing was held on the date and at the time specified in the notice. Mayor Cox opened the public hearing. Finance Director Kachadoorian presented the staff report and stated that there were 42] outstanding accounts, totaling $52,400. There being no members of the public who wished to speak, Mayor Cox closed the public hearing. ACTION: Deputy Mayor McCann offered Resolution No. 2006-372, heading read, text waived: RESOLUTION NO. 2006-372, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA ASSESSING CERTAIN DELINQUENT SOLID WASTE SERVICE CHARGES AS RECORDED LIENS UPON THE RESPECTIVE PARCELS OF LAND AND APPROVING PLACEMENT OF DELINQUENT CHARGES ON THE NEXT REGULAR TAX BILL Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Page 9 - Council Minutes http://www.chulayistaca.goy December 12, 2006 ACTION ITEMS 18. A. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-373, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORlZING THE CITY MANAGER OR DESIGNEE TO ACT AS THE MAYOR'S VOTING ALTERNATE ON THE METRO COMMISSION B. RESOLUTION NO. 2006-374, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA AUTHORlZING THE CITY OF CHULA VISTA'S REPRESENTATIVE ON THE METRO COMMISSION TO VOTE IN SUPPORT OF THE CITY OF SAN DIEGO'S STRATEGY FOR CONCURRENT INITIATION OF AN APPLICATION TO RENEW THE WAIVER AND TO BEGIN NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY FOR AN AGREEMENT, OR CONSENT DECREE, TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE OCEAN POLLUTION REDUCTION ACT AT THE UPCOMING METRO COMMISSION MEETING This past October, City of San Diego Metropolitan Wastewater Department staff provided the Council with an update regarding current efforts to obtain the necessary environmental permits required for the continued operation of the Point Lorna Treatment Plant. A vote of the Metro Commission on this subject is scheduled for December ]4, 2006. Adoption of the resolutions authorizes the City Manager or designee to act as the Mayor's voting alternate on the Metro Commission, and to vote in support of the City of San Diego's current strategy for concurrent initiation of the waiver application and negotiations of a consent decree at the upcoming meeting. (Engineering Director) City Engineer Tulloch, assisted by Assistant Engineering Director Browder, provided the staff report and responded to questions of the Council. Councilmember Rindone noted that the cities of Imperial Beach and Coronado concurred with staffs recommendation on Item ]8B, and the recommendation appeared to be in the best interests of Chula Vista, as well. With regard to Item] 8A, he inquired as to whether any of his Council colleagues would be interested in serving as voting alternate, should the Mayor not be able to attend a meeting. Councilmember Castaneda believed it would behoove the City to have an elected member serve as an alternate and, noting his experience on this matter through working with City staff and his experience with the City of San Diego for many years, volunteered to be the Mayor's voting alternate, if so desired by his colleagues. Interim City Manager Thomson suggested that the Council consider appointing the City Manager or designee as the second voting alternate, should the alternate not be able to make the meetings due to scheduling conflicts. Page 10 - Council Minutes http://www.chulaYistaca.goy December 12, 2006 ACTION ITEMS (continued) ACTION: Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2006-373, heading read, text waived, as amended to designate Councilmember Castaneda as alternate and the City Manager or his designee as second alternate. Counclimember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Councilmember Rindone offered Resolution No. 2006-374, heading read, text waived. Councilmember Ramirez seconded the motion, and it carried 5.0 OTHER BUSINESS ] 9. CITY MANAGER'S REPORTS There were none. 20. MAYOR'S REPORTS A. Appointment of Deputy Mayor Mayor Cox expressed gratitude to Councilmember McCann for serving as Deputy Mayor this past year. ACTlON: Mayor Cox moved to appoint Counci]member Rindone as Deputy Mayor for the 2007 calendar year. Deputy Mayor McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-], with Councilmember Rindone abstaining. B. Continued appointment of Mayor as SANDAG representative, and appointment of alternates. Mayor Cox recommended that she, being the Mayor, continue as the SANDAG representative, with Counci]member Rindone as alternate and Deputy Mayor McCann as second alternate. Mayor Cox moved to appoint Mayor Cox as SANDAG representative, Councilmember Rindone as alternate and Deputy Mayor McCann as second alternate. Counci]member Castaneda seconded the motion. A request to bifurcate the motion was received, and no vote on the motion was taken. Mayor Cox moved to appoint Mayor Cox as SANDAG representative. Councilmember McCann seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Mayor Cox moved to appoint Councilmember Rindone as first alternate. The motion was seconded by Councilmember Castaneda and carried 4-0-], with Councilmember Rindone abstaining. Page 11 - Council Minutes http://www.chulayistaca.goy December 12. 2006 OTHER BUSINESS (continued) Mayor Cox moved to appoint Deputy Mayor McCann as second alternate. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Counci]member Rindone suggested a re-vote on the above items since they involve stipends. ACTION: A motion was made by Councilmember Rindone, seconded by Councilmember Castaneda, to reconsider the appointment of Mayor Cox as SANDAG representative. The motion carried 4-0-], with Mayor Cox abstaining. A motion was made by Councilmember Rindone, seconded by Councilmember Castaneda, to appoint Mayor Cox as SANDAG representative. The motion carried 4-0-], with Mayor Cox abstaining. A motion was made by Mayor Cox, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez, to reconsider the appointment of Deputy Mayor McCann as SANDAG second alternate. The motion carried 4-0-], with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining. A motion was made by Councilmember Rindone, seconded by Councilmember Ramirez, to appoint Deputy Mayor McCann as SANDAG second alternate. The motion carried 4-0-] with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining. C. Appointment of Metropolitan Transit System representative and alternates. Mayor Cox moved to appoint Councilmember Rindone, who has served on MTS and is next in line to be Vice Chair, as MTS representative. Councilmember Castaneda seconded the motion, and it carried 4-0-], with Councilmember Rindone abstaining. Mayor Cox moved to appoint Councilmember McCann as alternate. Deputy Mayor Rindone seconded the motion, and it carried 5-0. Councilmember Rindone suggested a re-vote on the above appointments, as they involve stipends. ACTION: It was moved by Councilmember Rindone and seconded by Councilmember Ramirez to reconsider the appointment of Deputy Mayor McCann as MTS alternate. The motion carried 4-0-], with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining. It was moved by Mayor Cox and seconded by Councilmember Rindone to appoint Deputy Mayor McCann as MTS alternate. The motion carried 4-0-], with Deputy Mayor McCann abstaining. 21. COUNCIL COMMENTS · Deputy Mayor McCann: Discussion ofOtay Lakes Lodge Mobile Home Park Deputy Mayor McCann asked staff and the City Attorney to review safety and traffic issues of ingress and egress from Otay Lakes Lodge. Page 12 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov December 12, 2006 OTHER BUSINESS (Continued) Councilmember Rindone thanked the Council for their support in naming him Deputy Mayor. Councilmember Ramirez clarified his prior comments on the Mayor and Council Office staffing, stating that he believed there was an imbalance in the allocation of resources. Councilmember Ramirez further expressed disappointment that the Mayor had selected Deputy Mayor McCann to serve with her on the Council budget subcommittee, stating that he believed he should have been chosen since he had divergent ideas. He then elaborated that he believed the Mayor should have the right and authority to select and appoint her chief of staff and perhaps the receptionist; and Councilmembers should appoint their own aides and assistants. The remainder of the staff should be selected by the Mayor but be accountable to the entire City Council, who should share in the responsibility for their work products. Mayor Cox explained that the selection of Councilmember McCann as a member of the budget subcommittee was made by the prior Mayor. She further clarified that she had initiated conversations with members of the Council to ask which committee assignments they wished to continue, and she would bring the information to the Council as a whole on December 19th, at which time Councilmember Ramirez would have first chance to select any open seats on which he wished to serve.. Additionally, she and Deputy Mayor McCann would bring back suggestions for Council consideration on the budget that would pertain to the rest of this fiscal year. Councilmember Ramirez addressed the Mayor's 10-point plan, stating that he wholeheartedly agreed with every item, and would work hard to help fulfill the goals. He then referenced Item 5, regarding a short breathing period and the statement referring to the City's Urban Core Specific Plan and the statement "armed with market facts." He asked consideration of adding that it is not just about the buy and sell, but also about truth and beauty, and it should address the community concerns about community character. Councilmember Ramirez also suggested that the Mayor and Council ask the development community to help pay for a scaled model of the Urban Core as a tool that would be used as a working concept. Councilmember Ramirez next spoke regarding the Jade Bay Mobilehome Park bankruptcy issues and stated that the City needed to do whatever was possible to stem a trend toward bankruptcies in the mobile home parks. Lastly, Councilmember Ramirez thanked Councilmember Rindone for taking the lead on the project to acquire security cameras at the Chula Vista trolley stations. Councilmember Castaneda added to Councilmember Ramirez' comments regarding the Jade Bay issue, stating that he was proud that the City and Council had gone above and beyond what most cities would do for their citizens, and would continue to work very hard to provide the residents with resources and opportunities they needed to acquire safe and clean housing. He then provided a brief overview of the ordinance adopted by the Council a few months ago that required relocation plans, and he suggested that the Council consider a policy and/or ordinance regarding relocation requirements that would hold the landowner or developer accountable for repaying costs expended to assist the residents. Councilmember Castaneda then stated he supported an independent review of the City budget status but commented that the Council should review the request for proprosals prior to its being released. Page l3 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov December 12, 2006 COUNCIL COMMENTS (continued) Councilmember Rindone announced that a press conference would be held Tuesday, December 18th at II :00 a.m. at the E Street Trolley Station, cosponsored by the Metropolitan Transit System and City of Chula Vista, to obtain publicity for the live surveillance security cameras, which have been placed at the E Street, H Street, and Palomar Trolley Stations in Chula Vista. Councilmember Rindone then requested that the memorandum by Interim Community Development Director Hix regarding the mobilehome situation be released to the press so that the efforts of the City are understood. He added that the Council and staff were staying the course so that any potential profits would come back to those being displaced. Lastly, Councilmember Rindone spoke regarding the progress of the Urban Core Specific Plan, noting that the phrase "truth in beauty" was very important but applied to both sides. One could not promote pictures and diagrams of proposed projects that were not proposed and propagate misinformation. The alternative, if the City is not able to redevelop adequately, would be increased vacancy and vagrancy, and western Chula Vista would not be reinvigorated. He then noted that the City of Pasadena was successful in its redevelopment as it had flexibility in its regulations that provided the opportunity for revitalization. Mayor Cox stated that South Bay Community Services was asststmg the Community Development Department with relocation of Jade Bay mobilehome park residents, and she suggested that local service groups be contacted to assist residents in transition. Mayor Cox then clarified that the Trolley Station security camera press conference was scheduled for Monday, December 18th at 11 :00 a.m. CLOSED SESSIONS 22. CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.8 Property: Assessor Parcel No. 643-070-1000 (10 acres on the southeast corner of the future intersection of Hunte Parkway and Exploration Falls Drive) Negotiating Parties: Assistant City Manager Smith, Economic Development Director Stone, Assistant City Attorney Hull and Jed Wallace representing High Tech High Under Negotiation: Terms and conditions of lease. No reportable action was taken. 23. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL REGARDING THREATENED LITlGATION PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54956.9(B) . One case No reportable action was taken. Page 14 - Council Minutes http://www.chulavistaca.gov December 12, 2006 ADJOURNMENT At 9: 1 0 p.m., Mayor Cox adjourned the meeting to the Adjourned Regular Meeting on December 14, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. and thence to the Regular Meeting on December 19, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers. ~~~y~ Lori Anne Peoples, MMC, Senior Deputy City Clerk Page 15 - Council Minutes http://www .chulavistaca.gov December 12,2006